Mary Queen Of Scots’ Visitors Centre
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Set in the centre of historic Jedburgh, this 16th century towerhouse tells the story of Scotland’s tragic queen – Mary’s month in Jedburgh in 1566 was a turning point in her life. The displays of paintings, objects and textiles associated with Mary explore not only her life and times, but also the cult that has grown up around her story. The period feel inside the house has been preserved with thoughtful design that allows the story of Mary’s life to be presented in an engaging way. The Rogues Gallery introduces the individuals in the drama of Mary’s life, while the Last Letter Room reveals her final thoughts before her execution. Also find out about her ill-fated ride to Hermitage Castle to meet her adviser and future husband, the Earl of Bothwell, which resulted in her falling gravely ill. She would later lament ‘Would that I had died in Jedburgh.’ The house sits in attractive gardens, home to some of Jedburgh’s famous pear trees, descendants of the original trees planted around Jedburgh Abbey in the early 1800s.
Steven PorteousSteven Porteous
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Car parking here is very limited to street parking if you can find it so best to park near Jedburgh Abbey as it's only a few minutes walk to here. Mary Queen Of Scots Visitor Centre is free so why not visit the Abbey as well which is half price due to some restrictions. The house is a fabulous building set in a well presented walled garden.Very relaxing and suitable for a picnic. The tour of the house includes story boards to explain the history behind the building and you can see Mary Queen Of Scots death mask that shows what she looked like in good detail. You probably won't need more than hour so worth planning to visit Jedburgh Abbey and Jedburgh Castle Jail (free entry) both in easy walking distance although the road to the Jail is quite steep (it has it's own car park).
M GallichanM Gallichan
20
Historic House, once used by Mary Queen of Scots. It is only a small property, but is packed with a information and artifacts from the time of Queen Mary's visit and subsequent years. Covering the whole of her historic life with excellent information boards and paintings. So much better than we had expected and entrance is free. Though it deserves a donation to help with the upkeep. Great visit 😎👍
Mark PoleyMark Poley
30
Closed at the moment because of C-19, but well worth a visit at other times - there's plenty of information available and it gives a fascinating insight into Mary Queen of Scots' life and the time spent in this 16th Century Tower House. The garden is a nice quiet place to rest your legs, even if the museum isn't open, and there are some of the famous Jedburgh pear trees
Peter ClaytonPeter Clayton
20
Lovely place to find some amazing information about Mary,Queen of Scots , there are some wonderful exhibits and artefacts here,the audio guide is worthwhile and a very useful assistant to the walk around,it’s free to enter and look around, although there is a donation box , and this place is run by volunteers,so donations keep this wonderful place running.
Shox WakeShox Wake
30
Small free museum in historic fortified house where Mary Queen of Scots briefly stayed. Exhibition showing the history of the house, Mary's life, marriages, intrigues and ultimate execution by Elizabeth I. Paintings and artefacts displayed in a simple style to illustrate the story. Attractive garden to rear of property adds to the beautiful building.
M&C ReynoldsM&C Reynolds
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Queen St, Jedburgh TD8 6EN, United Kingdom
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Queen Mary's House is a listed sixteenth century building in Jedburgh which is where Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed for a few weeks in 1566. The building has been open to the public since 1930 as a museum. There is some doubt whether the Queen stayed in this particular building.
attractions: Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum, restaurants: Simply Scottish, The Carters Rest, Abbey Bridge Coffee House & Pizzeria, The Capon Tree Town House, The Belter's Bar, Bella Sicily, Taj Tandoori Jedburgh, The Jedburgh Baguette Co., Foresters Arms, Coffee Corner
